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Forecasting for Outbound Calls.
December 01, 2025

I recently conducted a survey from a group of WFM peers and wanted to share a quick summary from our recent discussion on how different organizations are handling outbound calls in their workforce planning models. This topic is becoming increasingly relevant as we expand outbound activity within our own teams.  Key Challenge: As outbound call time increases, the question arises: should it be treated as shrinkage or forecasted workload?  Tip: If outbound activity is regular and impactful, consider modeling it as a separate work stream rather than shrinkage. This improves forecasting accuracy and aligns better with business goals.  Insights from...

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Don’t miss the SWPP Annual Conference! This event is designed specifically for workforce management professionals in the contact center, and includes tons of breakout sessions, networking, and fun! Everyone is invited to attend this conference, and anyone in the workforce planning community can benefit from the informative workshops and opportunities to network with peers. As an attendee at the SWPP Annual Conference, you will:
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